A MIC leader has criticised the Education Ministry's move to allow Form Six students to choose not to wear uniforms, saying that it will create a divide between the rich and poor: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284354 Furthermore, Youth chief C Sivarraajh said the ruling on attire would not h …
Read More »Business : RM2 Million Penalty For Traders Flouting Price Control Act
SHAH ALAM, Dec 23 (Bernama) — The penalty for traders flouting the Price Control Act will be increased to between RM1 million to RM2 million next year, said Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek. The increase, which has been agreed to by the Cabinet, Dewa …
Read More »Lee Chong Wei’s indefinite suspension for a doping violation will cost the Malay…
Lee Chong Wei’s indefinite suspension for a doping violation will cost the Malaysian his top ranking with Chinese world champion Chen Long set to take over on Thursday after his World Superseries Finals triumph in Dubai. Suspended Chong Wei to lose top ranking to Chen Longwww.malaysiakini.comThe 32- …
Read More »StockStalk: Fundamentals remain mostly intact for SP Setia, which is set to end…
StockStalk: Fundamentals remain mostly intact for SP Setia, which is set to end the year as the biggest developer by market cap. But without a firm driver, can a great car stay ahead? SP Setia: Waiting for PNB’s movewww.kinibiz.comFundamentals remain mostly intact for SP Setia, which is set to end t …
Read More »General : High Tide Phenomenon: Public In Terengganu Advised Not To Visit Beaches
MARANG, Dec 23 (Bernama) — The public is advised not to visit or carry out recreational activities along the beaches in Terengganu during the high tide and big wave phenomenon to avoid any untoward incident. State police deputy chief, Datuk Hashim Abd. Jalil said police would station personnel …
Read More »US crude’s front-month contract settled down US$1.87, or 3.3%, at US$55.26 a bar…
US crude’s front-month contract settled down US$ 1.87, or 3.3%, at US$ 55.26 a barrel. It fell US$ 2 earlier to a session low at US$ 55.13. On Friday, US crude finished up nearly 5%, the largest gain since August 2012, as some traders took profits on short positions after prices hit five-year lows. …
Read More »Bring back billions from Caymans, 1MDB urged PKR’s Wong Chen demands that PM di…
Bring back billions from Caymans, 1MDB urged PKR’s Wong Chen demands that PM directs firm to return the funds to Malaysia. Bring back billions from Caymans, 1MDB urged
Read More »General : Police Refute Rumour On Malaysia Being Targeted For Terrorists’ Attacks
ACP Datin Asmawati AhmadKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) on Tuesday refuted a rumour claiming that Malaysia is being targeted for attack by a group of terrorists during the Christmas celebration. Inspector-General of Police Secretariat assistant head (Corporat …
Read More »Malay rights group Perkasa has established ties with a large Indonesian NGO, Las…
Malay rights group Perkasa has established ties with a large Indonesian NGO, Laskar Merah Putih (LMP), which has previously spearheaded protests against Malaysia: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284305 Utusan Malaysia reported today that the ties were established to form a new coalition called Gaga …
Read More »Finance Ministry-owned 1Malaysia Development Bhd has come in defence of its fina…
Finance Ministry-owned 1Malaysia Development Bhd has come in defence of its finances by pointing out that only a paltry RM1 million of its multi-billion ringgit portfolio came from the government. The firm chaired by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is under fire for its significant debt levels, par …
Read More »YOURSAY | Can Muslims issue a fatwa on non-Muslims?: ‘The enactment was passed 1…
YOURSAY | Can Muslims issue a fatwa on non-Muslims?: ‘The enactment was passed 10 years ago by Gerakan-led Penang gov’t.’ Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284284 [FREE] Can Muslims issue a fatwa on non-Muslims?www.malaysiakini.comFREE YOURSAY ‘The enactment passed 10 years ago by Gerakan …
Read More »S’gor powerless to stop ‘Allah’ ban, says don To overturn the ban, the federal…
S’gor powerless to stop ‘Allah’ ban, says don To overturn the ban, the federal government must amend the constitution. S’gor powerless to stop ‘Allah’ ban, says don
Read More »Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and its owner Khazanah Nasional Bhd should not blame the…
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and its owner Khazanah Nasional Bhd should not blame the airline's losses to MAS staff, the National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia (Nufam) said: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284216 Instead, Khazanah must admit fault for the national carrier’s mismanagement, it …
Read More »Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been criticised for saying that his hands w…
Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been criticised for saying that his hands were tied in relation to the actions of Perkasa members who tore down a Christmas and New Year greeting banner at the Perak DAP headquarters: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284217 Canning state assemblyperson Wong Kah W …
Read More »PAS Kelantan should prioritise social justice like the fair distribution of zaka…
PAS Kelantan should prioritise social justice like the fair distribution of zakat (tithe) instead of the implementation of the hudud law, PKR central committee member Latheefa Koya said: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284219 This comes after PAS-led Kelantan government announced a special legislat …
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